An American monarchist, kids playing hooky and even a few boos: King Charles wraps up a whirlwind visit to Canada

OTTAWA — When Rushad Thomas heard earlier this month about the upcoming royal visit to Ottawa, there was no debate about whether an eight-hour road trip was in the works.

Sporting a ball cap with a maple leaf logo, a watch with Queen Elizabeth II’s image on the face and a phone screen with the image of King Charles III, the Hyattsville, Md., resident explained while waiting this week for a glimpse of the royal couple that he’s a big fan of all things Canada and the Crown.

The self-described monarchist and his partner...